October 2017 News Release Archive
Strong Maverick Presence in 2017's "40 Under 40"
October 31, 2017The list salutes 40 of our area's young, dynamic business leaders.
Health Risk Assessment Available Today for Faculty and Staff
October 27, 2017All benefits-eligible employees may take the Health Risk Assessment starting today.
Haunted Heartland Brings Spooks, Success
October 26, 2017The fifth year of MavRadio's Haunted Heartland airs on Halloween.
A Message from Chancellor Gold on Wellness
October 26, 2017Wellness Week, a new campus awareness campaign organized by UNO’s Wellness Subdivision, runs Monday, Oct. 30 – Friday, Nov. 3.
Left Turn Lane Closure on 67th at PKI
October 25, 2017From Tuesday, Oct. 31 through Friday, Nov. 3, the northbound left turn lane on 67th street that serves the Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) will be closed for minor street construction.
FUSE Proposals Accepted
October 24, 2017Grants of up to $2,500 per student are available to UNO undergraduates to support faculty-mentored projects.
UNO Names Jay Killion Employee of the Month
October 23, 2017Jay Killion, Assistant Director of Special Projects with Information Technology Services, was recently named UNO’s Employee of the Month for October.
New Student Organizations
October 23, 2017Check out some of UNO's newest student organizations.
Flying Mavs Dominate Regional Competition
October 23, 2017The UNO flight team placed first at the NIFA Region VI SAFECON and will attend their ninth consecutive national competition
UNO Celebrates Human Rights Contributions of Goldstein Family
October 22, 2017On Friday, Oct. 20, UNO and the University of Nebraska Foundation celebrated the life and contributions of the Leonard and Shirley Goldstein family
Service Learning Workshop Brings Together High School Students, Politicians
October 19, 2017UNO and the League of Women Voters of Greater Omaha are hosting their biennial "Running and Winning" workshop
Light Up Your Leadership
October 19, 2017Registration for the 2018 Nebraska Certified Public Manager Program is now open through Dec. 15.
Update on 2018 Health Insurance Premiums
October 18, 2017On Wednesday, Bruce Currin, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, sent the following update to all university faculty and staff about 2018 health insurance premiums.
Now Accepting Doctoral Applications
October 18, 2017The PhD program in Public Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is an established Carnegie Doctoral program now accepting doctoral applications through Feb. 1.
Flag Lowering for William Monen
October 18, 2017On Thursday, Oct. 19, the UNO flag will be lowered in memory of UNO student William Monen
Shuttles To Pause During Homecoming Parade
October 20, 2017All shuttle routes will be paused during the Homecoming Parade; Oct. 20.
Alum Continues Parasite Research at Harvard
October 17, 2017Alumna Maddy McFarland credits UNO support and opportunities for opening doors.
The Maverick Minute: Three Days of Service
October 16, 2017Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. interviews Kristina Cammarano, interim assistant vice chancellor for Student Affairs, in this Maverick Minute.
UNO Physics Fall Festival Provides Fun For The Whole Family
October 21, 2017Join us for the UNO Physics Fall Festival, with a long list of activities that will keep little scientists, and their families, entertained; Oct. 21.
UNO Launches New Waste Recovery Program
October 13, 2017Starting this month, UNO will now have collection sites for the Hefty® EnergyBag™ program.
New Shotokan Karate Club Starting
October 13, 2017A new club is starting at UNO, Shotokan Karate, and will be holding classes weekly Wednesday and Friday starting Oct. 20.
UNO Theatre Presents: Spring Awakening
October 11, 2017Spring Awakening is a dynamic rock musical about a dozen young people who negotiate the thrilling, complicated and mysterious time of sexual awakening.
Regents Medal Honors Late Omaha Philanthropist Dick Holland
October 11, 2017The University of Nebraska’s highest honor, the Regents Medal, was presented Tuesday to the family of the late Richard “Dick” Holland.
Budget Response Teams Update
October 11, 2017On Wednesday, Marjorie Kostelnik, Ph.D., senior assistant to the president of the University of Nebraska, sent the following Budget Response Team update to all university faculty and staff.
UNO PRSSA Earns Record Recognition
October 10, 2017UNO's chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America earned three national outstanding chapter awards at the PRSSA 2017 National Conference.
UNO Students Win Singing Competition
October 09, 2017Many UNO student winners at National Association of Teachers of Singing Students Auditions: Nebraska Chapter held at University of Nebraska-Kearney.
UNO Hosts Regional Aviation Competition
October 09, 2017The Aviation Institute will host and compete in the 2017 Region VI NIFA SAFECON competition
Kaspersky Lab Software Warning
October 09, 2017A notice from the University of Nebraska ITS Information Security Office
Flag Lowering for Juan Felix
October 09, 2017The UNO flag will be lowered on Thursday, Oct. 12, in memory of UNO staff member Juan Felix
Call for Proposals: UCRCA
October 09, 2017The UCRCA is now accepting full proposals for up to $5,000 in funding from faculty by November 1st of the fall semester and February 1st the following spring semester (pending availability of funds).
Flag Lowering for Fares Keilany
October 08, 2017The UNO flag will be lowered on Tuesday, Oct. 10, in memory of UNO student Fares Keilany
Karen Ressegieu Honored with KUDOS Award
October 06, 2017On Oct. 5, the Board of Regents presented the KUDOS award to Karen Ressegieu, an administrative assistant for the Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS). Karen has worked at UNO for 53 years, and is retiring this fall.
Hockey Team Signs 13-Year-Old Superfan
October 06, 2017The special event was thanks to a partnership with Team IMPACT, a nonprofit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for children facing life-threatening illnesses.
Community Engagement Spotlight | Urban Research Grants
October 06, 2017Theresa Barron-McKeagney, Ph.D, and Jerry Deichert, M.A., manage the CPACS Urban Research Grants.
Community Engagement Spotlight | Sandra Jones
October 06, 2017Sandra Jones brings science to life for the students in the STEM Ecosystem.
Community Engagement Spotlight | Lee Denker
October 06, 2017Lee Denker is the Executive Director of UNO Alumni Engagement and President and CEO of the UNO Alumni Association.
Community Engagement Spotlight | Karen Weber
October 06, 2017Karen Weber, M.A., launched MaverickPR at UNO, a student-run public relations firm.
Community Engagement Spotlight | Jimmy Nguyen
October 06, 2017Jimmy Nguyen has made a home at UNO. The student senator is involved with Habitat for Humanity, Students Against Hunger, and started South Sioux City alumni team of students. Project achieve helped start Jimmy down the path of volunteerism.
Social Behavior Study Nets Doctoral Student Prestigious Award
October 05, 2017“There are very few places in the United States where you can study the types of questions that we do in this lab. This is the best place to be to answer those questions.”
Staying Secure on Social Media
October 04, 2017Monthly Cyber security newsletter.
UNO Bookstore Survey
October 03, 2017The UNO Bookstore wants to know what you think when it comes to course materials and technology; deadline Oct. 28.
Resources for Those Affected by Las Vegas Tragedy
October 03, 2017A message from the offices of Academic and Student Affairs and Human Resources
Providing Assistance to Puerto Rico
October 03, 2017How to assist the residents of Puerto Rico as they recover from two devastating hurricanes
Department Cap & Gown Orders Due Nov. 3
October 03, 2017All department cap and gown orders are due no later than Nov 3.
Flag Lowering Honors Victims of Las Vegas Shooting
October 02, 2017Through Oct. 6, all U.S. and Nebraska flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of the victims of the act of violence in Las Vegas, Nevada.